CAT Important Dates
CAT 2026 Important Dates
The CAT examination follows a fixed annual schedule covering registration, correction, admit card, examination, answer key and result.
CAT 2026 Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
CAT 2026 Notification |
July 2026 |
|
Registration Begins |
5 August 2026 |
|
Last Date to Register |
13 September 2026 |
|
Application Correction Window |
To be announced |
|
Admit Card Release |
25 November 2026 |
|
CAT 2026 Exam |
29 November 2026 |
|
Provisional Answer Key |
To be announced |
|
Answer Key Objection Window |
To be announced |
|
Final Answer Key |
To be announced |
|
CAT Result |
December 2026 |
|
IIM Admission Process |
After result |
|
Academic Session |
2027–28 |
CAT Exam Date
CAT 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on 29 November 2026.
Candidates should regularly check the official CAT portal for changes to the examination schedule, registration deadlines and admit-card instructions.
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